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Voters 'need us to stand up and fight for them,' says Republican Minnesota state senator

Republican state Sen. Michael Holmstrom joined Liz Collin on her podcast.

Sen. Holmstrom discussed several concerns now that Democrats have gained even more control in Minnesota — and what it could mean for the future of Minnesota.

He also spoke about how DFL legislators are likely to raise taxes, pass new gun control bills, and more.

“I think that all you have to do is look to the last session ... they're going to do whatever they think can hurt the Republicans and help with their radical ideology. Socialism's on the ticket, everything. Raising taxes, raising unfunded mandates, raising the fees, whether it be tab fees or just any of your government fees, there are thousands of them. We're going to see it all,” Holmstrom said.

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Journalist James O’Keefe has retained prominent Minnesota attorney Chris Madel to represent him as he faces felony identity theft and unlawful voting charges in Hennepin County. https://t.co/CzfLfAtUgY

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Prominent Twin Cities attorney Chris Madel to represent journalist James O’Keefe in felony case

Madel, who previously won a landmark First Amendment case for Alpha News, says O'Keefe is innocent and will be "completely" exonerated.

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WATCH: 'Minnesotans need us to fight, and they expect us to fight,' says Republican Minnesota state senator

Republican state Sen. Michael Holmstrom joined Liz Collin on her podcast.

Holmstrom discussed several concerns now that Democrats have gained even more control in Minnesota — including how DFL legislators are likely to push for raising taxes and passing a sweeping gun control bill.

However, Holmstrom said that Republicans are going to make DFL legislators "go through the process as painfully as possible. Because the reality is, Minnesotans need us to fight, and they expect us to fight."

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Men killed in high speed crash while fleeing law enforcement identified: https://t.co/w7BgJr3Vjj

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Men killed in high speed crash while fleeing law enforcement identified

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has identified two men killed when their speeding vehicle crashed into a tree early Saturday morning in St. Paul as a deputy trailed three blocks behind.

Kendell Lewis, 27, of Minneapolis has been identified as the driver, and Robert Reid, 28, of West St. Paul has been identified as the passenger in the Acura RDX.

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Minneapolis auto thefts up over last year, police data show; few investigations due to MPD short staffing, source says

Additionally, auto thefts are still up nearly 80% over 2019.
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House Republicans blocked an immediate vote on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie’s resolution Tuesday to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: https://t.co/eGaT6jVBcJ

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House GOP blocks Thomas Massie’s attempt to impeach Pete Hegseth

Hegseth dismissed the impeachment articles, calling the effort a "political spectacle" during a Tuesday press conference.

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Read more about the majority whip and the Twin Cities Democratic Socialists endorsement: https://t.co/RdPs4i6XLH

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Minnesota Democrats elect DSA-backed lawmaker to top leadership role

Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura was elected majority whip after being endorsed by a socialist organization that calls for tax increases, an end to Thanksgiving, and a "world without prisons and armed policing."

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On this Veterans Day, Alpha News thanks all the men and women who have served this country in uniform.

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Headed to court Monday. Retained Counsel. Going to fight for the 1st amendment.

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Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota was reelected Republican whip Tuesday, fending off a challenge for the leadership position after Democrats won control of the U.S. House in last week’s midterms. https://t.co/CkYpD8cZ1b

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Tom Emmer survives challenge, reelected as House GOP whip

Rep. August Pfluger of Texas ran against Emmer for the No. 2 position in House Republican leadership.

"Today is not a day for celebrating," Emmer said. "We lost last Tuesday and I take it personally, as do my colleagues. I fought for these seats as the NRCC chair and worked like hell to keep them as the majority whip. We're gonna do it again."

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Republican State Rep. Kristin Robbins published an op-ed in the Star Tribune recently which called on Congress to adopt pay-as-you-go spending rules.

In a WCCO radio show appearance yesterday, Robbins was asked if her recent op-ed was a "hat-tip" to what she wants to do in the future.

Robbins, who is retiring from the state legislature after eight years of service, said she does not know what she is going to do next.

Nevertheless, watch for Robbins to be discussed as a potential Republican candidate in the upcoming 2027 special election for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.

That special election will decide who will serve out the remainder of Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate term which concludes on January 3, 2031.

Robbins has previous Washington, D.C. experience, having worked as a legislative director for a Republican congressman from Illinois.

Additionally, Robbins ran for governor of Minnesota this year but dropped out of the race before the Republican state convention took place in May.

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BREAKING: Prominent Twin Cities attorney Chris Madel has been retained to represent journalist James O'Keefe.

O'Keefe is facing felony charges of identity theft and unlawful voting in Hennepin County in connection to a viral video he filmed in August.

"James O’Keefe is innocent. These charges are Mary Moriarty's disgraceful attempt to turn her warped politics into a criminal conviction, and we will not be intimidated by the seriousness of the accusations or the politics surrounding them. The evidence will ultimately and completely exonerate James," Madel said.

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Former Democratic state senator Nicole Mitchell, who was convicted of felony burglary in 2025, appears to be eligible to serve as a Woodbury City Council member, according to a new statement from the city. https://t.co/plu4rqZDEw

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Nicole Mitchell appears eligible to serve on Woodbury City Council, according to statements from city, DOC

Mitchell was convicted of burglarizing her stepmother's home in 2025. Court records say her supervised probation term began on Sept. 23, 2025, and runs until Sept. 23, 2030.